Anthony Taylor is a 'cheat' and 'must be sacked' - Nottingham Forest fans rage

Nottingham Forest fans are calling for referee Anthony Taylor to be "sacked" following his decision-making in their clash v Southampton.

Nuno Espirito Santo's side moved level on points with Arsenal after a 3-2 win at the City Ground thanks to first-half goals from Elliot Anderson, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Chris Wood.

The second half saw Southampton mount a late fight back after Jan Bednarek and Paul Onuachu found the net, but it was too little too late for the Saints.

Despite a wave of delight and relief at the sound of the final whistle, the home supporters quickly turned their attention towards the match officials.

Many fans believe they would have witnessed a far more comfortable win should certain decisions have gone in their favour.

Taking to social media, fans claimed that Flynn Downes should have been sent off for an alleged elbow, while the midfielder also avoided punishment for a lunging challenge.

Nikola Milenkovic also had a goal disallowed for a controversial offside decision after Wood was adjudged to have been interfering with play from the set-piece delivery.

Nottingham Forest fans tear into Anthony Taylor after what he did v Southampton

Despite the thrills of a five-goal game, the majority of focus was on the referee and his performance, leaving supporters raging at the inconsistency from the officials.

Former PGMOL chief Keith Hackett also told Football Insider that Taylor was "far too lenient" after he failed to dismiss Downes for "an act of serious foul play".

Now, following the 3-2 victory against Southampton, groups of Forest fans have flooded to social media to express their anger as he was labelled "corrupt" and "a disgrace".

In other news, Forest are 'edging towards' a new deal with Ola Aina.

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